Fiona O'Malley (Dún Laoghaire, Progressive Democrats)

They do not care who is delivering the service as long as they are getting it. That is what is important. The duty of the Minister for Health and Children, the Government and the Parliament is to improve the provision of services to all the citizens of this country and to ensure they get the best value and the best service available. That is what the Minister, Deputy Harney, has proven capable of doing and she will continue to do so.

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